Legislator Details
Fordyce H. Potter
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 49
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 4/8/1833
City:
County: Wayne County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 11/17/1910
City: Durand, MI
County: Shiawassee County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 11/20/1910
City:
County: Shiawassee County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Newburg Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Jane C. Davis, daughter of Hiram & Eliza (Harder) Davis, 12/8/1858; children: Nettie C., Frederick H., Maude and 4 others who died in youth.
Number of Children: 7
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: architect, builder, contractor, mechanic
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
common school
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Thomas and Revana (Hill) Potter.
He was reared on a farm but went to work as a carpenter and joiner at 19. Came to Shiawassee Co., MI, 1856. Held many local offices, including justice of the peace, township treasurer, clerk and supervisor; he also served as highway commissioner. In 1900 he was living in Vernon Towship.
Notable Facts:
Member of the Committees on State House of Correction; State Public Schools and Horticulture.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Other
Committees Served On: Michigan Institution for Deaf and Dumb, State Capitol and Public Buildings
Postions Held:
City of Residence:
County of Residence Shiawassee
District: Shiawassee 1
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/4/1884
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1885
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Greenback
Committees Served On: Horticulture , State House of Correction , State Public School
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Bancroft
County of Residence Shiawassee
District: Shiawasee 1
District Description: Townships of Antrim, Burns, Caledonia, Hazelton, New
Haven, Shiawassee, Venice and Vernon, and the city of Corunna
Date Elected: 11/7/1882
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1883
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: